Lane Kiffin Crosses the Line by Bringing Up Dez Bryant’s Troubled Past Incident
Lane Kiffin built his reputation on sharp wit and sharper recruiting. The LSU coach just proved there’s a difference between clever trolling and crossing lines that shouldn’t be crossed. His latest social media move targeted a painful chapter in a former star’s life, and it happened at a moment when Kiffin can’t afford any distractions.
Dez Bryant posted a simple morning greeting on X on February 26, accompanied by a GIF of himself. Kiffin retweeted it with a loaded question: “Good morning. Want to get an injunction @DezBryant???” That reference landed like a punch. Bryant’s 2009 injunction case at Oklahoma State remains one of the most painful episodes of his football career, and Kiffin just weaponized it for no clear purpose.
Good morning. Want to get an injunction @DezBryant ??? https://t.co/02dBj8qBqZ
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) February 26, 2026
The backstory makes Kiffin’s comment worse. Bryant got suspended by the NCAA for the final nine games of the 2009 season after investigators determined he lied about meeting with Deion Sanders. The violation wasn’t the meeting itself, but his dishonesty during questioning. Bryant’s legal team filed for a temporary injunction in the Oklahoma court to pause the ruling and keep him playing. The court rejected it. Bryant’s college career ended immediately, forcing him into the 2010 NFL Draft early.
Kiffin dredged up a situation that cost Bryant his final college season and damaged his draft reputation. That’s the territory LSU’s new coach decided to enter on a Wednesday morning when he should be laser-focused on something else entirely.
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Kiffin doesn’t have the luxury of starting controversies right now. LSU just assembled what multiple Power Four general managers believe is the most expensive roster in college football history. According to On3’s Pete Nakos, the Tigers exceeded $40 million in total payroll entering the 2026 season.
That number came from an aggressive winter transfer portal run that landed 40 new players. Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt’s deal reportedly climbed into the $6 million range. Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton commanded between $3 million and $6 million, according to SEC NIL operators. Ole Miss EDGE rusher Princewill Umanmielen required LSU to pay a $600,000 buyout on top of a salary exceeding $1 million.
LSU donors spent a fortune expecting championships immediately. Brian Kelly was fired partly because he became the only LSU coach this century to fail to win a national title within 4 seasons. Kiffin inherited those brutal expectations with an even bigger financial commitment backing him. Every dollar spent, every game, and every moment raises the pressure.
Lane Kiffin Crosses the Line by Bringing Up Dez Bryant’s Troubled Past Incident
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